Nantwich Walking Football club were among teams to take part in the first Walking Football FA CUP to be held in Cheshire.
The tournament, which helped raise funds for local charity the Joshua Tree, saw a number of teams playing each other in a round robin style event.
By Robbie Lambert
Nantwich WFC took a mixed team to take part in the Winsford MIND charity tournament.
The event, at Moss Farm Sports Complex, involved Alsager WFC, Altrincham WFC, Lambourne WFC, Nantwich Leopards WFC, Northwich WFC, Stockport County WFC and Winsford Blues.
Nantwich Walking Football Club reached the quarter finals of their first Neston tournament against seven more experienced teams.
Nantwich started with a creditable goalless game, and were then involved in a 4-4 thriller against Maghull which Nantwich should have won.
Nantwich Walking Football Ladies team has scooped the silver cup by winning the Cheshire festival final against Stockport.
The victory comes just two years since the ladies team was founded
Nantwich Walking Football Club is proving more popular than ever as it nears its 10th year in existence.
The club was formed in 2015 by Ray Sheppard, who is chairman, along with five or six older men who wanted to continue playing at an easier pace.
Nantwich Walking Football has enjoyed a double celebration after securing new kits sponsored by Nantwich Television Centre and also finding a new home.
The new kits were launched with two friendly matches as Nantwich Over 60s played Neston Nomads and ran out 3-0 winners.
Nantwich Town Walking Football club are looking to recruit more over 50s and over 60s players.
The club is hoping to enter teams into Walking Football leagues and tournaments and is keen to attract more players.
Walking Football is kicking off big time in Nantwich and Cheshire East.
And now Everybody Sport & Recreation Trust is launching more sessions to cater for growing demand.
Football fans who like to play at a gentler pace can sign up to a one-off session being staged at Nantwich Town FC. The “Walking Football” event at the Weaver Stadium is aimed at the older generation still keen on playing the sport they love.
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